NEW DELHI: Mumbai-based Gem Tours & Travel announced a coronavirus vaccination tour package for HNI customers who wish to travel to the US to receive the vaccine.
“Be one of the first to receive Corona Vaccine: As soon as Pfizer Vaccine is officially published to sell in the United States (tentative date December 11), vr ready to do it for a few selected VVIP customers …”, said the operator Travel in your package details via WhatsApp messages.
The package, price ₹1,74,999, comprises the Mumbai-New-York-Mumbai airfare, three-night / four-day stay together with a vaccine injection. The story was first reported by The Times of India on Tuesday.
The travel firm is releasing the package on the back of the coronavirus vaccine from major pharmaceutical company Pfizer Inc and German partner BioNTech SE that showed 95% efficacy in preventing Covid-19 without major safety concerns. Pfizer has already applied to US health regulators for emergency use authorization for its covid-19 vaccine.
Packages are booked on a first come, first serve basis without any advance or deposit. “We only need you to register with us with your name, email, cell phone, age, any physical complications above and a copy of the passport,” the firm said in a message in response to Mint’s query.
The numbers given in the WhatsApp message that was circulating were not answered. In the text message, the company said it was unable to respond to calls due to the flood of inquiries.
The operator said that it does not have or purchase any vaccines and that everything will be done according to official permits from the US department of health.
“Everything we fix will be within the laws of the United States of America. We will only process your requirements. At this time, no deadline can be compromised. We keep the list ready for the United States to allow foreigners to come and get vaccinated.” . , we must not waste time because each life matters to the members of his family, “said the firm in a message.
Founded by President Jyotin Doshi in 1983, the tour operator has offices in Delhi, Gujarat, Chennai, Pune, and Bengaluru. It currently serves more than 45 countries on six continents. However, Gem Tours & Travels is not registered with the Indian Association of Tour Operators, an industry body that helps in promoting travel and tourism in India.
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